Entertainment reviews: 28 July

Cosmo's pick of the hottest new releases this week

Being too skinny isn't top of our worry list, but for weedy soldier Steve Rogers (a seriously hot Chris Evans), it's a bit of a bind – until he's chosen to be the world's first 'super-soldier' and pumped up into the superhero shape of the film's eponymous hero. If that isn't enough man candy for you (er, greedy much?) Dominic Cooper's along for the ride as inventor Howard Stark, and the yummy pair are joined by love interest Hayley Atwell, who rocks a mean red lippie, and a serious crush on His Americaness. Lots of action, cool costumes and a cast we're totally on board with. Cosmo verdict: aye, aye, Captain.

By Laura Jane MacBeth

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DVD of the week

Billy Blanks Jr - Dance With Me: Groove & Burn, £10.99, out 1 August

Now in case you don't know, Billy Blanks Sr is an American fitness LEGEND. He took the country, and my living room, by storm with his cardio-tastic Tae-bo videos and I have spent many fun hours round-house kicking with him. So now I no longer own a video player to run my BB Sr cassettes, I was keen to try out this new DVD made by his son - Billy Blanks Jr, obviously. Thankfully he's as charming as his dad but this workout is dancey which is fun, and just as much hard work once you crack the moves. The background music and his encouragement will make you lose track of time and his wife even joins in too. We love this family fitness affair!

By Jacqui Meddings

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TV of the week

Beaver Falls, E4, Wednesdays 9pm

Remember Sam Robertson who played teenager Adam Barlow in Corrie? Probably not. But we bet you wouldn't forget his face now. Because now he's playing Flynn in new E4 comedy Beaver Falls, he is a bonafide hunk. And if that isn't reason enough to tune in (Shallow? Us?) the LOL storylines are. The show follows three British lads who head over to an American summer camp after graduating. And the camp just so happens to be packed with hot, tanned girls... cue much American Pie-style shenanigans and hilarity.

Ever imagined your funeral? Or beating up the much larger school bully? Or how you'd react when your book gets made into a Hollywood film and they decide to cast you as the lead as Scarlett Johansson is too plain for the part? (That last one might just be me). 15 year old Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts) narrates his life imagining these kind of scenarios, and when he begins a relationship with the hottest girl in the school Jordana (Yasmin Paige) his fantasies start to become real. But his obsession with extinguishing the flame between his mum (Sally Hawkins) and her ex lover (a magnificantly mulleted Paddy Constandine) soon threatens to destroy it all. Directed by Richard Ayoade (the geek in The IT Crowd) this coming of age comedy drama is brilliantly shot and very sweet but don't expect high drama or plot twists. Perfect for a Sunday night on the sofa.

Babysitting duties? Drag your little bro/sis/cousin along to this perfect kid's flick. Naughty school boy Henry (who would rather spend his time playing air guitar than doing homework), a rather gross school teacher, and plenty of 'splatt' moments, combine for an entertaining watch. Richard E Grant does a good job as Vic Van Winkle and while it is weird seeing Kimberley Walsh being Prissy Polly instead of a pop star – but she gives it a good go. Like a true 3D family movie – there is an adventure with lots of turns and 'stick out the tongue' smug moments, that Theo Stevenson (as Henry) delivers perfectly. Worth a watch - and you'll get in the family good books. Bonus.

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